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Tough Journeys
The Last of Us Remastered
Savory Success
Overcooked 2
Urgent Delivery
Tearaway Unfolded
Chomp, Chomp
Maneater
Yes, Sony’s game subscription service can be kind of convoluted. And, yes, PlayStation Plus is worthwhile for PlayStation owners. Both can be true! While longtime PlayStation fans may have to really dig through the options to find something exciting, it’s an affordable entry point for new PS5 owners who are less familiar with Sony’s back catalog.
PS Plus is broken down into three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. The Essential option costs $10 a month to access online multiplayer and download a couple of select games every month. The Extra tier adds over a hundred games for you to download, costs $15 a month, and is comparable to Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. For $3 more, the Premium tier lets you access PlayStation classics through streaming.
Check out our explainer on PlayStation Plus for even more details about the service. Do you need help deciding which game subscription is actually worth your money? We’ve got you covered. And for even more top-tier picks, take a look at our roundup of the best PS5 games.
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Courtesy of Sony
Tough Journeys
The Last of Us Remastered
Do you have a bit of a crush on Pedro Pascal in the new HBO series? Go back and play the game with Joel and Ellie, where it all started. The graphics in this version aren’t as impressive as the complete remake, but the plot remains one of the best gameplay stories of all time. Just remember not to breathe in the spores!
Part of PlayStation Plus Premium.
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Courtesy of Digital LTD
Savory Success
Overcooked 2
Quick, grab that plate of food and throw it over here! Oh no, the kitchen is on fire and we need to put it out fast! In Overcooked 2, you craft scrumptious meals in imaginative levels. Sure you can cook, but what if the kitchen is located in a dingy, underground mine or high in the clouds on a hot air balloon? It’s a fabulous couch co-op game where the frenetic pace of the kitchen often devolves into a hilarious mess.
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
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Courtesy of Media Molecule
Urgent Delivery
Tearaway Unfolded
Who cares if PlayStation doesn’t have as many day one releases on their subscription service as Xbox? PlayStation Plus is full of hidden gems, like Tearaway Unfolded. Released almost a decade ago, the game features a colorful, construction paper world that brims with whimsy. In this platformer, you’re attempting to transport a message all the way through an origami-filled environment. It’s hella cute. Enough said!
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
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Courtesy of Tripwire Interactive
Chomp, Chomp
Maneater
Who’s hungry for some human flesh? Titles that feature adorable animal main characters are all the rage; Maneater is not one of those games. Oh no. It was first released in 2020, and you play as a shark who’s got a bone to pick with mankind and isn’t afraid to flop around on the shore during a mini rampage. It’s the kind of game that’s fun for a few hours, then you’ll likely walk away forever. Great inclusion for a streaming service.
Part of PlayStation Plus Extra.
